ˈeskərə noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Late Latin, scab, scar — more at scar
1. capitalized : a genus of bryozoans (order Cheilostomata) that produce delicate colonies resembling various fragile corals
2. -s : any bryozoan of the genus Eschara ; also : an erect 2-layered bryozoan colony
• es·cha·rine -ˌrīn, -_rə̇n adjective
• es·cha·roid -ˌrȯid adjective